The Dissertation Journey

A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation
Fourth Edition
Laura Hyatt
Carol M. Roberts
The Dissertation Journey
August 2023 | 264 pages | Corwin
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Reach the summit of the dissertation mountain.

In many ways, the journey of completing a dissertation is like climbing a mountain. It requires planning, research, teamwork, and perseverance. In this fourth edition of their best-selling book, authors Laura Hyatt and Carol Roberts address the challenges that students will face as they journey to the peak of their academic career and complete their dissertation.

Completing a dissertation is a transformative and fulfilling life experience. It requires knowledge, tenacity, and preparation for the inevitable uncertainties that will arise along the way. It also necessitates strategies and techniques for dealing with the unanticipated events that many dissertation writers face, such as procrastination, writer’s block, and the uncertainty of how to conduct a literature review or approach a methods section. This newly revised edition addresses those elements and also includes:

  • Indispensable information for organizing and writing a dissertation
  • Recommendations for identifying and writing research methods
  • Expanded coverage of research ethics
  • Insightful reflections from students who have effectively written and defended their dissertations

From preparing for the climb to enjoying the view from the summit, this book will assist you to successfully complete The Dissertation Journey.

Contents

New to This Edition

New to This Edition

Preface

Preface

Note to Doctoral Students

Note to Doctoral Students

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

Part I: Preparing for the Journey

  • Chapter 1: Personal Considerations
  • Chapter 2: The Dissertation Terrain
  • Chapter 3: Ethical Considerations in Research

Part II: Starting the Climb

  • Chapter 4: Selecting a Dissertation Research Topic
  • Chapter 5: Assembling Your Dissertation Team
  • Chapter 6: Organizing and Planning for Success
  • Chapter 7: Mastering the Academic Style

Part III: Next Objective: Base Camp

  • Chapter 8: Writing the Introduction
  • Chapter 9: The Literature Review
  • Chapter 10: Writing the Research Methods
  • Chapter 11: The Proposal Meeting

Part IV: Final Preparations for the Peak

  • Chapter 12: Presenting the Findings
  • Chapter 13: Conclusions and Recommendations

Part V: View from the Summit and Beyond

  • Chapter 14: The Final Defense
  • Chapter 15: Future Peaks

Parting Thoughts

Parting Thoughts

Appendix

Appendix

References

References

Description

Reach the summit of the dissertation mountain.

In many ways, the journey of completing a dissertation is like climbing a mountain. It requires planning, research, teamwork, and perseverance. In this fourth edition of their best-selling book, authors Laura Hyatt and Carol Roberts address the challenges that students will face as they journey to the peak of their academic career and complete their dissertation.

Completing a dissertation is a transformative and fulfilling life experience. It requires knowledge, tenacity, and preparation for the inevitable uncertainties that will arise along the way. It also necessitates strategies and techniques for dealing with the unanticipated events that many dissertation writers face, such as procrastination, writer’s block, and the uncertainty of how to conduct a literature review or approach a methods section. This newly revised edition addresses those elements and also includes:

  • Indispensable information for organizing and writing a dissertation
  • Recommendations for identifying and writing research methods
  • Expanded coverage of research ethics
  • Insightful reflections from students who have effectively written and defended their dissertations

From preparing for the climb to enjoying the view from the summit, this book will assist you to successfully complete The Dissertation Journey.

Contents

New to This Edition

New to This Edition

Preface

Preface

Note to Doctoral Students

Note to Doctoral Students

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

Part I: Preparing for the Journey

  • Chapter 1: Personal Considerations
  • Chapter 2: The Dissertation Terrain
  • Chapter 3: Ethical Considerations in Research

Part II: Starting the Climb

  • Chapter 4: Selecting a Dissertation Research Topic
  • Chapter 5: Assembling Your Dissertation Team
  • Chapter 6: Organizing and Planning for Success
  • Chapter 7: Mastering the Academic Style

Part III: Next Objective: Base Camp

  • Chapter 8: Writing the Introduction
  • Chapter 9: The Literature Review
  • Chapter 10: Writing the Research Methods
  • Chapter 11: The Proposal Meeting

Part IV: Final Preparations for the Peak

  • Chapter 12: Presenting the Findings
  • Chapter 13: Conclusions and Recommendations

Part V: View from the Summit and Beyond

  • Chapter 14: The Final Defense
  • Chapter 15: Future Peaks

Parting Thoughts

Parting Thoughts

Appendix

Appendix

References

References

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The Dissertation Journey

A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation

Laura Hyatt , Carol M. Roberts
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August 2023 | 264 pages | Corwin

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Reach the summit of the dissertation mountain.

In many ways, the journey of completing a dissertation is like climbing a mountain. It requires planning, research, teamwork, and perseverance. In this fourth edition of their best-selling book, authors Laura Hyatt and Carol Roberts address the challenges that students will face as they journey to the peak of their academic career and complete their dissertation.

Completing a dissertation is a transformative and fulfilling life experience. It requires knowledge, tenacity, and preparation for the inevitable uncertainties that will arise along the way. It also necessitates strategies and techniques for dealing with the unanticipated events that many dissertation writers face, such as procrastination, writer’s block, and the uncertainty of how to conduct a literature review or approach a methods section. This newly revised edition addresses those elements and also includes:

  • Indispensable information for organizing and writing a dissertation
  • Recommendations for identifying and writing research methods
  • Expanded coverage of research ethics
  • Insightful reflections from students who have effectively written and defended their dissertations

From preparing for the climb to enjoying the view from the summit, this book will assist you to successfully complete The Dissertation Journey.


Table Of Contents:

  • New to This Edition
  • Preface
  • Note to Doctoral Students
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Part I: Preparing for the Journey
  • Chapter 1: Personal Considerations
  • Chapter 2: The Dissertation Terrain
  • Chapter 3: Ethical Considerations in Research
  • Part II: Starting the Climb
  • Chapter 4: Selecting a Dissertation Research Topic
  • Chapter 5: Assembling Your Dissertation Team
  • Chapter 6: Organizing and Planning for Success
  • Chapter 7: Mastering the Academic Style
  • Part III: Next Objective: Base Camp
  • Chapter 8: Writing the Introduction
  • Chapter 9: The Literature Review
  • Chapter 10: Writing the Research Methods
  • Chapter 11: The Proposal Meeting
  • Part IV: Final Preparations for the Peak
  • Chapter 12: Presenting the Findings
  • Chapter 13: Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Part V: View from the Summit and Beyond
  • Chapter 14: The Final Defense
  • Chapter 15: Future Peaks
  • Parting Thoughts
  • Appendix
  • References

Recent Product Reviews:

Clear, practical and easy to read. Students were appreciative for the support.
Dr Alex Guzman, Education, Kean University - Union
A really useful book to guide students through the whole dissertation process.
Dr Cheryl Anthony, Cardiff School of Education, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Very helpful and potentially essential book for anyone undertaking a level 7 and above dissertation. For undergraduates it has some very helpful tips and hints to assist them in their journey.
Mr Anthony Dennis, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Educa, St.George's, University of London Campus
I think this text is a really helpful guide for students undertaking their dissertation journey. I find that it's a good reference text that I can direct students to when they have any worries about their projects.
Ms Angela M Cairns, Accounting, Edinburgh University
The Dissertation Journey s the quintessential dissertation text for doctoral students. Dr. Hyatt and Dr. Roberts have produced the consummate dissertation guidebook that assists the student throughout the rigorous, yet rewarding experience. The book contains sound academic research writing guidance in a format that is understandable and accessible. This essential book is thorough and offers benefits that extend beyond the dissertation to subsequent scholarly research that the reader undertakes.
Dr. Farzin Madjidi, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University

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